Feel terrible!

mammyof7

con1888 wrote: »

I wouldn't say rehome tbh... we had a dog growing up and as much as she was fine with our two cats at home to the extent she even play fought with them - when outdoors she would chase other cats as they weren't 'her' cats.

I would maybe only let your dog out in the garden under supervision.

I've actually spoken to a few people whom have said this. The dog has been fine with our cat for quite a while now, even licking him. However I freely admit to now being frightened to let her out in the garden and when she has been out we have watched her like a hawk!

LisaW123

I would report this incident to the police. The wont do anything but if there is any problems with this dog attacking again they will have a record. Personally, I would not trust a dog who had attacked around children or others animals. Owners fool themselves with they wouldn't harm little so and so, but once they've attacked they can do so again.

krlyr

LisaW123 wrote: »

I would report this incident to the police. The wont do anything but if there is any problems with this dog attacking again they will have a record. Personally, I would not trust a dog who had attacked around children or others animals. Owners fool themselves with they wouldn't harm little so and so, but once they've attacked they can do so again.

Have you read the post at all?

mammyof7

krlyr wrote: »

Not necessarily - I hear it is pretty common for dogs to realise the difference between "their" cats and others (personally, not convinced mine would accept one of their own - other than as a snack! So no experience myself) so not always an issue, but definately something to be wary of.
However, I think you should try not to blame yourself. You didn't set the dog on their cat on purpose, presumably the cat was the one "trespassing" into your garden. Why is it unfair for them to have to keep their cat out of your garden at any time of the day? They don't necessarily have to keep it locked in the house but ultimately the cat is their responsibility. Maybe you could offer to go halves of some kind of cat-proof fencing between the two gardens but IMO you're the one who's dog is restrained to your own property and it has the right to be loose in your garden whenever you please.

It may help to do some training to try to improve the dog's self-control, redirect the prey drive, for your own peace of mind, but this can be quite a hard thing to tackle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eTp4jf2fPA&feature=plcp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4qjarQFohY&feature=plcp (based on chickens but same principles apply)

Thanks Krlyr, I will certainly watch those vids. Although I did witness the dog "grabbing" the cat off the fence, I do think that the cat had previously been in the garden as another neighbour had seen it.

I have had a look at ways of "cat proofing" the fence, however It may mean that my own cat cannot get in and out, but i'll continue to look for a way past that.

LisaW123

krlyr wrote: »

Have you read the post at all?

Yes, you are feeling bad because your dog attacked a neighbour's pet. So you should be.

krlyr

LisaW123 wrote: »

Yes, you are feeling bad because your dog attacked a neighbour's pet. So you should be.

Still don't think you have quite read the original post..

picklepick

"I would report this incident to the police."

Oh dear, I better ring the police and report my cat for attacking the flies, squirrels and magpies that come in our garden then. Just so they have a record!

LisaW123

A cat is unlikely to do much harm to other creatures, with the exception of perhaps birds or mice. A great dane could easily cause serious injury to or kill a cat, other small animals and even small children.

Yes I have read your post. You need to control your dog.

LisaW123

picklepick wrote: »

"I would report this incident to the police."

Oh dear, I better ring the police and report my cat for attacking the flies, squirrels and magpies that come in our garden then. Just so they have a record!

This dog is clearly dangerous, or has the potential to be so, and can do a lot more harm than a cat. The police are unlikely to take action against a domestic cat. They should be aware of potentially dangerous dogs.

picklepick

LisaW123 wrote: »

Yes I have read your post. You need to control your dog.

You clearly haven't if you keep confusing the wrong person for the dog's owner!!